NJSWEP upcoming events

SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR 2027 GROWING GREAT WOMEN IN THE GARDEN STATE AWARD (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

NJSWEP is currently accepting nominations for our 2027 recipient of the Growing Great Women in the Garden State (GGWGS) Award. Award nominees are not required to be members of NJSWEP. However, nominators are required to be members of NJSWEP. The selected GGWGS Award recipient will be honored at our Annual Gala Event.

The attached nomination form GGWGS Award Nomination Form must be completed to submit a nomination for the GGWGS Award. Applications are now being accepted until November 20, 2026.

Women in Environmental, Construction, Architecture, and Engineering Professionals Webinar (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

TOPIC – PFAS: FROM THE BATHROOM TO THE LAB ROOM

PFAS are a concern in both everyday life and environmental work. Personal care products such as cosmetics, soaps, and lotions can be potential sources of exposure, while products used in the field may raise questions about cross contamination during sampling.

This virtual discussion will begin with a plain-language explanation of PFAS, where they are commonly found, and what is known about their potential health effects. Panelists will share how they evaluate personal care products, which alternatives they have found useful, and the steps they take to reduce their own exposure.

The conversation will then move from the bathroom to the lab room. Speakers will discuss how products containing PFAS may affect sampling work and how environmental professionals can limit cross contamination when handling samples and equipment. The panel will also consider government action on PFAS in consumer products, including developments in California, Maine, and Minnesota and the status of efforts in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

They will discuss:

What PFAS are and where they are commonly found
Personal care products that may contain PFAS and how to assess alternatives
Practical ways to reduce personal exposure
Whether products used before or during fieldwork can contribute to cross contamination
Steps to protect samples and equipment during environmental work
Current and emerging efforts to address PFAS in consumer products

Moderator: Brynne Brown, T&M Associates

Panelists:

Claire Hamaji, Integral
Linda Shaw, Knauf Shaw

Registration Cost:

$25 for NYCBP, BCONE, LSRPA and NJSWEP Members*
$75 for Non-Members

*Registration Code needed for BCONE, LSRPA and NJSWEP Members (email alazo@eaglesoars.com)

Become a Sponsor:

Event Sponsor: $500 (includes logo placement and one comped registration)

Please note that you need to register on the NYCBP Website: Register Here

2026 Holiday Charity Breakfast (03 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Please join NJSWEP for a morning full of cheer and community spirit at our Annual Holiday Charity Breakfast!

We’ll gather at Americana Kitchen & Bar in East Windsor, NJ on Thursday, December 3rd from 8:00–10:00 AM to celebrate the season of giving, together.

Registration:
• $55 for NJSWEP members
• $65 for non-members

Registration closes end of day, Monday, November 23. The venue cannot accept late registrations.

This year, NJSWEP is proud to support Center for Family Services (CFS) Holiday Gift Project. CFS’s mission is to support and empower individuals, families, and communities to achieve a better life through vision, hope, and strength. CFS offers comprehensive continuum of care which includes specialized services in these areas: counseling & behavioral health, addiction & recovery, community connections, early childhood education, family support and prevention, safe & supportive housing, victim & trauma response, and workforce development. CFS is headquartered in Camden, NJ with more than 100 locations across the state.

How You Can Help

The holiday season can be challenging for children/young adults who do not have the support of family. You can be the one to make sure a child receives holiday gifts and a message of care and support this December.

Suggested donation items: 2026 Holiday Gift Project Donation List.pdf. Please keep gift donations unwrapped.

Alternatively, you may make a monetary donation on their website, or using the QR code below, where 100% of the donation will go towards the gift for a child.

Lastly, one of the most valuable ways you can help is by encouraging others to get involved. Share this event with coworkers, friends, family members, and your network and invite them to make a donation; or organize a donation bin in your office and bring collected items to the event. Whether through a quick email, a conversation, or a social media post, your support in spreading awareness helps further CFS's mission and impact during the holiday season.

As always, we are grateful for the generosity and community spirit of our NJSWEP members and friends. We look forward to celebrating with you this holiday season!

Questions? Contact Cheyenne Harrington